| Personal rapid transit (PRT) is one example of an automated public transit system used for distributing small groups of individuals throughout a defined area. When used in combination with the four-step travel demand modeling process, the origin-destination (OD) matrix developed in the research provides the framework for examining the viability of implementing PRT service on a university campus. The methodology uses institutionally provided data to estimate demand for student trips throughout the workweek. Data includes student class schedules as well as the supply of on-campus residences and parking spaces.;A case study is modeled around the student population attending the University of Delaware's Newark Campus, under the assumption of a fixed schedule for the duration of the semester. The case study operates using several assumptions: trips and events occur between fixed time intervals, all trips are conducted with the same degree of importance, and all trips are conducted in a similar manner regardless of surrounding conditions. Recommendations for future research include expansion of the population to include university faculty and staff, inclusion of nearby activities as potential trip locations, consideration of trip purpose, and integration with travel demand modeling software. |
